Outside Superintendent - Vessels

Louis Dreyfus Company • Port Allen, LA

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About The Position

Louis Dreyfus Company is hiring an Outside Superintendent - Vessels to lead and supervise vessel loading crews throughout operations. The role executes loading plans in accordance with stowage requirements, trim strategies, and tonnage targets, and directs the loading sequence to maintain vessel stability and draft compliance. The superintendent makes real-time decisions to improve loading efficiency and reduce downtime.

The position assigns and monitors stevedore personnel, conducts pre-shift briefings, safety talks, and job hazard analyses, and serves as the liaison between terminal operations, maintenance, inspectors, and vessel crew. It coordinates with ship officers on loading progress, trim, and draft limitations, monitors cargo distribution and vessel conditions, confirms hold-cleanup inspection status, and adjusts operations for weather or other constraints.

The superintendent enforces OSHA requirements, company safety policies, and marine safety practices, including PPE, fall protection, confined-space procedures, and lockout/tagout. The role addresses unsafe conditions and documents incidents, near misses, and safety violations. It also ensures grain grades and segregation meet customer and FGIS requirements and prevents cross-contamination.

When needed, the superintendent must be able to perform vessel-loading operations: operate ship-loading systems such as spouts, conveyors, trippers, and dust-control equipment; monitor and adjust grain flow; follow loading plans; communicate with vessel crew, inspectors, and terminal personnel; and ensure grain is distributed to meet stability and draft requirements.

Requirements

• Previous experience in over-the-water work (stevedoring).
• At least 4–5 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise vessel-loading crews during all phases of operations.
• Execute loading plans according to stowage requirements, trim strategies, and tonnage targets.
• Direct the sequence of loading vessel holds to maintain vessel stability and draft compliance.
• Make real-time operational decisions to maximize loading efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Assign tasks to stevedore personnel and monitor their performance.
• Enforce company policies, safety rules, and standard operating procedures.
• Conduct pre-shift briefings, safety talks, and job hazard analyses.
• Liaise with terminal operations, maintenance, inspectors, and vessel crew.
• Communicate with ship officers about loading progress, trim, and draft limitations.
• Monitor cargo distribution, vessel trim, and draft throughout loading.
• Ensure hold-cleanup inspection status is satisfactory before loading.
• Adjust operations in response to vessel conditions, weather, or operational constraints.
• Enforce OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and marine safety practices, including requirements for PPE, fall protection, confined spaces, and lockout/tagout.
• Correct unsafe acts or conditions and investigate and document incidents, near misses, and safety violations.
• Ensure grain grades and segregation meet customer and FGIS requirements and prevent cross-contamination.
• When needed, operate vessel-loading equipment, including spouts, conveyors, trippers, and dust-control equipment.
• Monitor grain flow rates and adjust equipment to maintain efficient loading.
• Ensure grain is distributed in vessel holds to meet stability and draft requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending account plans.
• Employee assistance program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Childbirth and parental leave.
• Fertility and family-building benefits.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Flexible work available for some roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed